Pellet grills
US11248798B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 8, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 14, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A40/928
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Pellet grills and associated methods of operation are disclosed. An example pellet grill includes a burn pot including an upper end having a first opening, a lower end located opposite the upper end and having a second opening, and a sidewall extending between the upper and lower ends. The example pellet grill further includes a fuel grate positioned within the burn pot between the upper and lower ends. The fuel grate is configured to support pellet fuel within the burn pot. The fuel grate includes a plurality of ash openings dimensioned to enable ash produced from combustion of the pellet fuel to pass downwardly through the fuel grate toward the second opening.
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